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Fullerton police officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of Kelly Thomas, a schizophrenic homeless man who died after altercation with several police officers. Pool/Getty Images

Officials say a Fullerton police officer charged with killing the mentally ill and homeless Kelly Thomas has posted his $1 million bail and was released from jail.

Supporters of officer Manuel Ramos raised the money necessary to cover the large bail amount.